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Permit Applications and Reporting Forms
for 
Independent Contractors
 

The following links are intended to provide the West Virginia Mining industry and the miners of the state with downloadable versions of the common applications and documents required by WVMHS&T.   Additional documents will be added as necessary. General descriptions and instructions are listed with the form links.
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Permitting Application Forms - Independent Contractors 

The following application forms for Independent Contractors are available either as individual forms or as a permit package containing all of the Independent Contractor permit applications.  Additional information may be found on our Independent Contractor page. (Revised 3-09)

Contractor Permit Instructions  Contractor Permit Instructions. (Revised 6-10)
 instructional memo available for contractors.  It details the steps necessary to obtain a contractors permit from WV MHS&T.


Permit Package (all Contractor permit applications)
Independent Contractor Comprehensive Mine Safety Program (Initial Submittal) Package (Revised 6-10) contains the forms necessary for a new Contractor Safety Program.  Must be submitted to the WV MHS&T Regional office for approval. The following link is a sample of a generic WV Comprehensive Mine Safety Program that may be filed with the initial submittal form for the CMSP.  This form should suffice for most non-production contractors or trucking companies. You may be required to modify this program based on the specific needs of your business. Generic Safety Program (revised 8-2009)

For Independent Contractors providing contracted labor services on mine sites, the following Generic Safety Programs are provided:
Generic Comprehensive Mine Safety Program for Companies Providing Contract Labor at Underground Mines
Generic Comprehensive Mine Safety Program for Companies Providing Contract Labor at Surface Mines
(If you are not sure which Safety Program best applies to your business please contact the Regional Office and speak with a Safety Instructor.)

DMM-60C Application DMM-60c is the application for an Independent Contactor permit.

Independent Contractor General Information (fill-able PDF format)  Independent Contractor General Information (non fill-able PDF format) (Revised 3-09) General Information forms must be filed for all new or re-newed Certificates of Approval issued by this agency.  Both sides of the form are required to be completed or the permit will not be processed.

Contract Labor Memo and Questionaire

WV Division of Labor Forms Division of Labor Forms, including: MHS&T Tracking Sheet, Exemption Request, DOL License Forms and Wage Bonding Affidavit (Revised 3-09) are West Virginia Division of Labor forms for your permit package.  They are provided here for your convenience.

Comprehensive Safety Program (Initial Submittal) Package
Independent Contractor Comprehensive Mine Safety Program (Initial Submittal) Package contains the forms necessary for a new Contractor Safety Program.  Must be submitted to the WV MHS&T Regional office for approval. The following link is a sample of a generic WV Comprehensive Mine Safety Program that may be filed with the initial submittal form for the CMSP.  This form should suffice for most non-production contractors or trucking companies. You may be required to modify this program based on the specific needs of your business. Generic Safety Program

Annual Contractor Permit Extension Application Package (fill-able PDF format)   Annual Contractor Permit Extension Application Package (non fill-able PDF format) Independent Contractor Annual Permit Extension Application Package contains the forms necessary to apply for an annual extension of the independent contractor permit.

Request for Exemption  from the requirements for the independent contractor certificate of approval. (updated)


Reporting Forms

Injury/Accident Report The Injury/Accident form is a two sided form and is to be used for reporting all types of mining accidents.  Three copies will need to be filed--follow the instructions on the first page.

Contractor Reporting Form Independent Contractor Monthly Reporting form. Title 56 Series 10  Rules Governing Reporting Requirements for Independent Contractors  requires all Independent Contractors to report monthly.

Note: Monthly Reports may be filed electronically. For more information or  to apply for this service use the following link:

Apply for on-line reporting access.  


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Note: The information obtained from these documents is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is not a substitute for current mining laws or regulations.  The state is not liable for any damages resulting from any information that unintentionally may be inaccurate or untimely.

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